Mood

Far From the Madding Crowd

by Thomas Hardy

Far From the Madding Crowd: Mood 1 key example

Definition of Mood

The mood of a piece of writing is its general atmosphere or emotional complexion—in short, the array of feelings the work evokes in the reader. Every aspect of a piece of writing... read full definition
The mood of a piece of writing is its general atmosphere or emotional complexion—in short, the array of feelings the work evokes in the reader. Every aspect... read full definition
The mood of a piece of writing is its general atmosphere or emotional complexion—in short, the array of feelings the work evokes... read full definition
Chapter 37
Explanation and Analysis:

The mood of Far from the Madding Crowd swings between serious and lighthearted throughout the novel. Hardy portrays the events unfolding in Weatherbury as both deeply important and somewhat small in scale.